1992 Dodge Dakota Review
Price Estimate: $3,360 - $5,264
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What’s new
V6 and V8 engines get more power. The V6 is up considerably, from 125 to 180 horsepower. V8 models add a whopping 65 horsepower and 30 foot-pounds of torque. Four-wheel drive models can be equipped with an optional Off-Road Appearance package.
For sale near Mountain View, CA
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in California
$266/mo for Dakota Base
Dakota Base
vs
$293/mo
Avg. Compact Truck
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Super Dependable
4.75 out of 5 starsCoalFreak, 11/12/2009
1992 Dodge Dakota LE 2dr Extended Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
I bought this truck 10 years ago, with 91,000 miles on it for my first vehicle. Since then, I have overheated it, run it out of oil, totaled another car with it, (stupid teenager stuff, you know?) driven it an additional 85,000 miles, ended up with it sitting for 4 years, and it still starts up the first time, every time. Incredible engine, I have never had any trouble with the engine … itself. I have had to replace the rack and pinion, and right side A-arm, but that's probably due to the wreck. It just keeps on going! That 318 is a beast of an engine!
Solid Truck
4.75 out of 5 starsMOtorPARts, 03/12/2006
1992 Dodge Dakota LE 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
If you're looking for a great truck, find one of these! Mine has well over 300,000 miles and is as solid and reliable as most new trucks. The only cons I can think of is not much to the interior for room and with my standard cab. Hauls and tows like a full-size. Dodge made sure they had a great truck before they put their name on it!
Good overall truck
4.13 out of 5 starsVince, 04/28/2006
1992 Dodge Dakota LE 2dr Extended Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
The 1992 Dakota is a very good overall truck. Power is decent for the era with the V6. Running the AC while driving in hot weather tends to cause it to need to downshift often to accelerate at certain speeds. I recommend the V8 for the club cab, especially with the 4x4 option. The exterior and interior design still looks good to this day. With a new paint job, removed plastic … moldings, and wheels, many non-car-savvy people mistake mine for a new truck model.
Good Truck
4.63 out of 5 starsjaze202001, 08/12/2003
1992 Dodge Dakota LE 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (3.9L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
Good overall truck. My truck has 410
000 km's on the original engine, and
still runs very strong. 318 5.2L V8 is
a very reliable and quick engine (lots
of power for this smaller class truck.)
This truck does not owe me anything. I
would encourage anyone to buy this
truck if they found a good looking used
one.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1992 Dodge Dakota, so we've included reviews for other years of the Dakota since its last redesign.
1992 Dakota Highlights
Regular Cab
Base
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 21 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $266/month |
rear wheel drive | |
Max Towing Capacity | 2,400 lbs. |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver3 / 5Passenger3 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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